Monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the monitor saddle monitor saddle apparatus includes (1) a fabric piece, (2) an accessory tray, where the accessory tray is fixedly attached to the fabric piece, (3) a sheet holder where the sheet holder is fixedly attached to the accessory tray, and (4) a hook, where the hook is fixedly attached to the fabric piece. In a further embodiment, the hook is constructed of EVA foam. In a further embodiment, the hook further includes a logo of a company.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The workspace of a computer system typically has some clutter.For example, cables, pens, paper, headphones, and other articles may layabout the workspace.

[0002] In addition, computer system distribution companies desire tobrand, or to develop loyalty to, their services to users, withoutdesigning the computer systems which they distribute.

[0003] To date, there are no items which both help to organize theworkspace of a computer system while also branding the services of thecomputer system distribution company which distributed the computersystem.

[0004] Therefore, a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physicalworkspace of a computer system is needed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention provides a monitor saddle apparatus fororganizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplaryembodiment, the monitor saddle monitor saddle apparatus includes (1) afabric piece, (2) an accessory tray, where the accessory tray is fixedlyattached to the fabric piece, (3) a sheet holder where the sheet holderis fixedly attached to the accessory tray, and (4) a hook, where thehook is fixedly attached to the fabric piece. In a further embodiment,the fabric piece includes (1) a first bend point on the fabric piece,where the fabric piece can be bent, (2) a second bend point on thefabric piece, where the fabric piece can be bent, (3) a first fabricsection, where the first fabric section is defined by the first andsecond bend points, (4) a second fabric section, where the second fabricsection is defined by the first and second bend points and is fixedlyattached to the first fabric section, and (5) a third fabric section,where the third fabric section is defined by the first and second bendpoints and is fixedly attached to the second fabric section. In afurther embodiment, the hook is constructed of EVA foam. In a furtherembodiment, the hook further includes a logo of a company.

THE FIGURES

[0006]FIG. 1A is a top view of a monitor saddle apparatus for organizinga physical workspace of a computer system in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0007]FIG. 1B is a bottom view of the monitor saddle apparatus inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0008]FIG. 1C is a sectional view of a second fabric section and a thirdfabric section of the monitor saddle in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present invention.

[0009]FIG. 1D is a sectional view of a first fabric section, anaccessory tray, and a sheet holder of the monitor saddle in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The present invention provides a monitor saddle apparatus fororganizing a physical workspace of a computer system.

[0011] Referring to FIG. 1A, a top view of a monitor saddle apparatus100 for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention isshown.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, monitor saddle apparatus 100 includes(1) a fabric piece 110, (2) an accessory tray 120, (3) a sheet holder130, and (4) a hook 140. In an exemplary embodiment, monitor saddleapparatus 100 includes (1) a fabric piece 110, (2) an accessory tray120, and (3) a sheet holder 130.

[0013] Accessory tray 120 is described in related, co-pending, andcommonly-owned U.S. Patent Application Number (number to be assigned)with Attorney Docket Number 59729-021. Sheet holder 130 is described inrelated, co-pending, and commonly-owned U.S. patent application Ser. No.(number to be assigned) with Attorney Docket Number 59729-A.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray 120 is fixedlyattached to fabric piece 110. In an exemplary embodiment, sheet holder130 is fixedly attached to fabric piece 110.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment, monitor saddle apparatus 100 can hangover a monitor of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, monitorsaddle apparatus 100 becomes something like a tool belt for the monitorof a computer system.

[0016] Fabric Piece

[0017] Referring next to FIG. 1B, a bottom view of monitor saddleapparatus 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention is shown.

[0018] Referring to FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece110 includes bend points 111 and 113. In an exemplary embodiment, fabricpiece 110 includes the following three fabric sections, as defined bythe edges of fabric piece 110 and bend points 111 and 113: (1) a firstfabric section 112; (2) a second fabric section 114; and (3) a thirdfabric section 116.

[0019] Referring next to FIG. 1C, a sectional view of second fabricsection 114 and third fabric section 116 of monitor saddle 100 inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention isshown. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric sections 114 and 116 includesfabric 115 bonded to backing 119. In an exemplary embodiment, backing119 is constructed of EVA foam. EVA foam is moldable and lightweight. Inan exemplary embodiment, backing 119 is constructed of EVA foam with adurometer value between 2 and 4. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115is soft, thereby increasing the appeal of monitor saddle 100 to a user.

[0020] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 is fixedly attached tobacking 119 by gluing and sewing fabric 115 and backing 119 together. Inan exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 and backing 119 are sewn together atsew points 117. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 and backing 119are glued together throughout their respective, touching, surfaces.

[0021] Referring next to FIG. 1D, a sectional view of first fabricsection 112, accessory tray 120, and sheet holder 130 of monitor saddle100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present inventionis shown. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric section 112 (1) includesfabric 115 bonded to backing 119 and (2) is fixedly attached toaccessory tray 120 and sheet holder 130.

[0022] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 is fixedly attached tobacking 119 by gluing and sewing fabric 115 and backing 119 together. Inan exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 and backing 119 are sewn together atsew points 117.

[0023] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115, backing 119, accessorytray 120, and sheet holder 130 are glued together throughout theirrespective, touching, surfaces.

[0024] Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in an exemplary embodiment, fabricpiece 110 can hang over a monitor of a computer system by (1) bendingover the monitor at bend points 111 and 113, (2) having second fabricsection 114 rest on the top, horizontal side of the monitor, and (3)having first and second fabric sections 112 and 116 rest against thevertical sides of the monitor. The stability of monitor saddle 100 isassisted by bend points 111 and 113.

[0025] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 can fold into acompact size by being able to be bent at bend points 111 and 113. In anexemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 can be easily shipped by beingable to be bent at bend points 111 and 113.

[0026] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 can be sized to fitany size monitor, such as a fifteen inch monitor, a seventeen inchmonitor, and a twenty-one inch monitor, by increasing the length offabric section 114.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1B, in an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece110 includes Velcro attachments 118. In an exemplary embodiment, Velcroattachments 118 are fixedly attached to fabric piece 110.

[0028] Hook

[0029] Referring to FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 isfixedly attached to fabric section 116. In an exemplary embodiment, hook140 is fixedly attached to fabric section 116 at connection points 142and 144. In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 is fixedly attached tofabric section 116 at connection points 142 and 144 by sewing hook 140to fabric section 116 at connection points 142 and 144.

[0030] In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 is constructed of EVA foam.In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 is constructed of EVA foam with adurometer value between 2 and 4.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 includes a company's logo,such a logo of PeoplePC, Inc.. In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140allows for the hanging of items which can be hung, such as one or moreof the following: (1) headphones; and (2) keys.

[0032] Conclusion

[0033] The present invention relates to organizing the physicalworkspace of a computer system. More particularly, the invention relatesto a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of acomputer system.

[0034] Having fully described a preferred embodiment of the inventionand various alternatives, those skilled in the art will recognize, giventhe teachings herein, that numerous alternatives and equivalents existwhich do not depart from the invention. It is therefore intended thatthe invention not be limited by the foregoing description, but only bythe appended claims.

We claim:
 1. A monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physicalworkspace of a computer system, comprising: a fabric piece; an accessorytray, wherein the accessory tray is fixedly attached to the fabricpiece; a sheet holder wherein the sheet holder is fixedly attached tothe accessory tray; and a hook, wherein the hook is fixedly attached tothe fabric piece.
 2. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 1 wherein thefabric piece comprises; a first bend point on the fabric piece, wherethe fabric piece can be bent; a second bend point on the fabric piece,where the fabric piece can be bent; a first fabric section, wherein thefirst fabric section is defined by the first and second bend points; asecond fabric section, wherein the second fabric section is defined bythe first and second bend points and is fixedly attached to the firstfabric section; and a third fabric section, wherein the third fabricsection is defined by the first and second bend points and is fixedlyattached to the second fabric section.
 3. The monitor saddle apparatusof claim 2 wherein the second fabric piece is sizable to varying widthsof computer monitors.
 4. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 2 whereineach fabric section comprises: a fabric; and a backing, wherein thefabric and the backing are fixedly attached together by gluing andsewing the fabric and the backing together.
 5. The monitor saddleapparatus of claim 4 wherein the backing comprises EVA foam.
 6. Themonitor saddle apparatus of claim 5 wherein the EVA foam has a durometerrating between 2 and
 4. 7. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 2wherein the fabric piece further comprises at least two Velcroattachments.
 8. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 1 wherein the hookcomprises EVA foam.
 9. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 8 whereinthe EVA foam has a durometer value between 2 and
 4. 10. The monitorsaddle apparatus of claim 8 wherein the hook further comprises a logo ofa company.